Editorial Oculoplastic Blepharoptosis repair is considered one of the fundamental procedures in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Although the basic concept in ptosis surgery is elevating the dropped upper eyelid, there are various surgical approaches to achieve this goal. Targeting the levator palpebrae superioris (LPS) muscle, Müller's muscle or the frontalis muscle (in sling sur...

OBJECTIVE To develop and evaluate a minimally invasive technique of lateral orbitotomy that provides improved orbital access with fewer complications. METHODS A cadaver study was undertaken to develop a technique of transconjunctival lateral orbitotomy that preserves the structural integrity of the eyelid support system and provides extended access to the orbit from floor to roof. We then eva...

M any techniques have been described in the literature to improve nasojugal deformity, also known as tear trough deformity. As is typically the case when there are several different techniques to improve the same problem, none of these approaches has stood the test of time and become favored. The transconjunctival sub– orbicularis oculi fat (SOOF) pad lift blepharoplasty is a new approach that ...

PURPOSE A simple needling procedure is the standard method for restoring the function of an encapsulated bleb after trabeculectomy. However, postoperative hypotony represents a possible hazard. This study describes a new surgical approach for treating encapsulated blebs with reduced risk of early postoperative hypotony: bleb needling combined with transconjunctival sutures tightening the sclera...